2015 Toyota Corolla Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 15%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Toyota Corolla, 15% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was at a complete stop, when I was rear ended by a driver going approximately 40mph. The impact shoved me into the car in front of me as well. None of my airbags went off and the insurance adjusters believe the car is totaled. I had a previous accident where I was t-boned in drivers side and none of the airbags went off at that time either”
NHTSA complaint #11405982, filed 2021-04, 107,316 miles“This car was rear ended 17 months ago and none of the 8 airbags deployed. I got a herniated disc and a broken rib. The other driver insurance paid for the $12,000 repairs on my car and some of my medical expenses but now here I am with an injury for the rest of my life. This car should be included in the airbag lawsuit and I should be compensated for my injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #11020566, filed 2017-08, 12,000 miles“Car started having paint problems at 3 years old. Paint missing on certain protected areas of car, with primer only (trunk and hood area.) paint on drivers side door formed bubbles on the edge. Paint scratching easily on the hood of the car. First car I have owned that was having paint issues after only 3 years. Normal driving conditions no different than other cars I've owned. Always well maintained and regularly washed.”
NHTSA complaint #11292083, filed 2019-12, 30,000 miles“Stopped at stop light to make left had turn. Was waved on by driver in opposite lane as I started to make the turn I was hit by on coming car. Upon impact all air bags deployed, including side air bags which shouldn't of happened since the impact of the car was in the front. The side air bag hit the passenger which caused him to be injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10676467, filed 2015-01, 2,008 miles“My daughter was on a 2 lane stretch of I-15 highway southbound, approx 7 miles north of lasvegas nv. She was in the left lane slowly creeping by a 18 wheel rig w/trailer. She was doing 74 with cruise control and witnesses say the rig must have been doing 73mph. …”
NHTSA complaint #10981087, filed 2017-04, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 12 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 | 9 | 5% |
| 2016 | 15 | 7% |
| 2015 | 33 | 15% |
| 2014 | 32 | 12% |
| 2013 | 10 | 5% |
| 2012 | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 | 22 | 4% |
| 2010 | 28 | 2% |
| 2009 | 42 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 20 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 31 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 6% |
| 1998 | 24 | 11% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 13 | 10% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1991 | 14 | 20% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2015 Toyota Corolla
56 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology